Emergency Preparedness for Families of Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs

• 2018

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• Rich Robison; Susan Wolf-Fordham

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This webinar focuses on emergency preparedness for families with children who have special health care needs. It describes the importance of planning ahead to handle disruptions caused by emergencies like storms or power outages. Parents are encouraged to think about "What if?" scenarios and share essential information with responders. The talk covers supplies needed, communication methods during emergencies, and legal rights under the ADA. It also highlights resources available online for creating an emergency plan and mentions a conference offering further guidance on this topic.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Families & Children; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Communication Barriers; Disaster Planning; Disabled Persons; Disabled Children; Family Health; Service Animals

Institutions: Federation for Children with Special Needs

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